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44 Gardenside Dr

Twin Peaks, SF 94131 2846002 14 units · 3 fl · 1966

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Twin Peaks — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Twin Peaks average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 44 Gardenside Dr rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1966
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1966
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units14
Floors3
Year built1966
Total area10,634 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2846002
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Mailing address
Georgine Jameson Dixon, Tru 2300 Bridgeway Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit multi-family residential building at 44 Gardenside Drive in Twin Peaks, owned by Georgine Dixon Property Tru, has a documented history dating back to its 1966 construction. The three-story building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the past decades, with the most recent being a completed reroofing project in February 2024 costing $19,000. Notably, the building successfully completed a mandatory seismic retrofit in 2017 to address soft-story vulnerabilities, achieving compliance with San Francisco's building codes. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues with exterior decks, fire safety systems, and general building upkeep, particularly evident in a series of violations and complaints in 2003 and more recently in January 2024, though these have all been officially abated.

While the building has maintained active compliance with major safety requirements, there have been three fire-related complaints in recent years (2019, 2021, and 2023) regarding blocked exits, alarm systems, and electrical systems, with the 2023 complaint ultimately being found to have no merit. Historical improvements include a building facade alteration in 2000 and multiple reroofing projects throughout the years. The surrounding area has experienced various municipal issues unrelated to building management, such as abandoned vehicle incidents and general street maintenance needs, as documented in 311 calls from 2020 through 2024. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural and safety requirements, though recurring issues with certain systems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 44 Gardenside Dr's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
20thpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 138 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

44 Gardenside Dr event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jun 12
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
Fire ComplaintMay 06
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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